Smalls
Same top-shelf genetics in smaller buds at a smarter price
Smalls THCa flower gives you the same genetics, test results, and terp profiles as our larger buds, just in smaller nug sizes at a more approachable price point. Because they come from the same harvests as our big buds, you still get the nose, color, and effects your customers expect from Frosty Club while improving cost per pound.
Use this matrix to show that Smalls trade size, not quality. It makes it easy for your team to explain how smaller buds from top tiers can deliver the same effect at more approachable price points.
| Buying factor | Smalls tier | Other tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Price and margins | Smalls typically carry the lowest price per gram in the flower lineup while still being easy on margins because the input cost is lower. They unlock aggressive deals, bundle offers and everyday value without resorting to questionable product. | Private Reserve, Exotic and Indoor all sit above Smalls on the price ladder, justified by nug size and presentation. Light Dep offers value through cultivation method, while Specialty Flower commands higher prices based on potency and visual impact rather than discount positioning. |
| Potency and test results | Smalls share the same cannabinoid and terpene profiles as the larger buds from the same harvest. As a result, potency is often identical to the parent tier, which means customers get full strength effects even though the pieces are smaller. | Private Reserve, Exotic, Indoor and Light Dep all present their potency in classic jar format, while Specialty Flower uses infused techniques to push potency into a separate category. Smalls simply repurpose the same test results into a budget friendly format. |
| Bag appeal and presentation | Smalls sacrifice big nug presentation in favor of price and practicality. The jars are full of smaller pieces that grind easily and pack well, making them perfect for customers who care more about performance than photo ready buds. | Private Reserve and Exotic are optimized for display, Indoor maintains a neat premium look, Light Dep presents sun grown character, and Specialty Flower focuses on shock value with its bright white, heavily coated appearance. Smalls stand apart purely on how compact the buds are. |
| Consistency and supply | Smalls supply is directly tied to how much flower is being processed across all tiers. When you move more high end product, you typically have more Smalls available, which creates natural waves of opportunity for promos and value campaigns. | Private Reserve, Exotic, Indoor and Light Dep are all managed as primary production channels with their own planning. Specialty Flower is produced intentionally in batches. Smalls, in contrast, are a byproduct of that overall activity and ebb and flow accordingly. |
| Customer profile and use cases | Smalls are ideal for heavy consumers, budget driven shoppers, pre roll manufacturing and any customer who says they grind everything anyway. They are also perfect for subscription boxes, loyalty offers and mix and match bulk deals. | Private Reserve and Exotic resonate more with collectors and special occasion buyers, Indoor leans into everyday premium users, Light Dep targets value minded but quality focused shoppers, and Specialty Flower speaks to potency chasers and novelty seekers. |
| Menu role and positioning | Smalls sit at the base of your flower pricing ladder as the high quality value option. They let budtenders say yes to almost any budget while still keeping the customer inside your core Frosty Club genetics. | Private Reserve, Exotic and Indoor create the premium stack above, Light Dep bridges into sustainable and sun grown stories, and Specialty Flower remains a separate upsell lane for customers who want the most intense experience you offer. |
Smalls come from the same harvests as larger buds, so you get the same strain, test results, and terp profile at a lower price point, making it your strongest value play on the flower menu.
Smaller nug size is ideal for grinding, pre-roll production, and infused products, helping you stretch each pound further without buying separate trim or shake.
Smalls make it simple to offer budget-friendly eighths and quarters that still test well, giving price-sensitive customers an option that feels like a step up from outdoor or greenhouse value lines.
With a lower cost basis, Smalls give you room to run happy-hour specials, loyalty deals, or bundle pricing while keeping margins solid and inventory moving.
Smalls are the same THCa strains you see in larger buds, just graded into smaller nug sizes after trim. They come from the same harvests and batches, with the same test results and terp profiles, but are priced lower because of their size.
No. Smalls are pulled from the same harvested material as larger buds, so the THCa percentage and terp profile are essentially the same. Any small variation is due to normal batch-to-batch differences, not the fact that the buds are smaller.
Choose Smalls when you want strong test numbers and good nose at a lower price point. They’re ideal for value menus, entry-level eighths and quarters, and shoppers who care more about effects than big, showpiece buds. Use Private Reserve or Exotic when you need standout bag appeal and limited, hype-driven strains.
Yes. Smalls are one of the best options for pre-rolls and infused products because they grind easily and keep material costs under control while still delivering full-strength effects. Many retailers reserve their Smalls for house pre-rolls, infused joints, and bulk production where big nug structure is not needed.
Most shops position Smalls a step below Indoor or Light Dep and well below Private Reserve and Exotic. Price them so they clearly read as the “smart value” choice: strong test numbers, smaller buds, and a noticeable price break per eighth or quarter. Keep enough gap between Smalls and your premium tiers so customers understand the tradeoff is size, not quality.
In jars and mylar bags, Smalls look like dense, trimmed mini-nugs that still show color, frost, and strain character. They won’t have the same single-bud “wow” factor as a big cola, but the overall look is clean and full. Clear labeling and menu language that highlight “same strain, smaller buds, better price” helps set the right expectation at the counter.
